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DHV 386

2012 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests39 (30 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,719 mi
Last recorded136,719 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHV 386
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

30 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 136,719 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2025 123,993 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 123,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 122,624 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 112,232 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 121,096 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 100,478 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 12 Dec 2022 100,478 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2022 118,191 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer arms coroded both sides

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 85,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 110,542 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 110,228 miles

Brake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 75,524 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 102,543 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 72,255 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 94,723 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 69,261 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 69,258 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 89,484 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 87,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 May 2018 87,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Jan 2018 63,275 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 63,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2017 81,786 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 81,776 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 53,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip loose (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2016 76,450 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded outer skin rear silencer

Pass 17 Dec 2015 45,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner slight lubricant leak from cv boot

Fail 17 Dec 2015 45,300 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner slight lubricant leak from cv boot

Pass 11 May 2015 70,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2015 35,331 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 35,331 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 65,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

back box corroded

o/s/r tyre has a cut on tread but not deep enough to see cords

Pass 12 May 2014 65,310 miles

Oil leak

back box corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre has a cut on tread but not deep enough to see cords

Pass 9 May 2013 60,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

back box outer skin corroded

n/s and off side wiper blade edge rubber

Pass 11 May 2012 53,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

backbox slightly deteoriated

Pass 13 May 2011 47,840 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake Discs Pitted

Pass 12 May 2010 42,619 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2009 36,074 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo C30?

Based on 505,875 MOT tests across 31,193 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,295
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
31,193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,252
Registration plate lamp not working 5,361
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,689
coil spring broken 3,588
position lamp(s) not working 3,397
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DHV 386 is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Volvo C30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 60,815 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo C30 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DHV 386, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C30 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo C30 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DHV 386 is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 14 January 2012.

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